How to Beat Cyberbullying

How to Beat Cyberbullying

The most important aspect of beating cyberbullying is reducing exposure to bullies. Parents should focus on implementing prevention strategies to eradicate cyberbullying. First, parents should reduce the time that their children spend on the internet (Peterson, 2012). If a child is a victim of cyberbullying, the parents should bar them from accessing the internet until it stops. Second, parents should talk with their children and discuss the problem. Offering emotional support is an important strategy to help children deal with cyberbullying. Third, young people should be cautious when posting information online (Peterson, 2012). They should consider limiting the number of photos they post and change their passwords regularly to avoid security breaches. Also, they should set their profiles as private and share their information with the people they trust. Fourth, parents should establish rules regarding technology usage (Brown, 2013). For instance, they should encourage their children to avoid interacting with strangers, picking fights, and sharing sensitive information with others. Finally, it is important to enact laws that give very harsh punishments to the perpetrators of cyberbullying (Kowalski et al., 2012).

Conclusion

In contemporary society, bullying has evolved from physical abuse in schoolyards to online attacks through advanced technological devices. Cyberbullying is a serious problem because it causes physical, emotional, and psychological stress. the pain and embarrassment associated with cyberbullying causes anxiety and depression among victims. Parents need to monitor their children when using technology and limit the amount of time they spend online. Creating awareness in schools is also important in beating cyberbullying. Children need to be taught about the various types of cyberbullying, their effects, and how they can be avoided.

References

Brown, T. (2013). Cyberbullying: online safety. New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group.

Hunter, N. (2012). Cyberbullying. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Raintree.